Job Title or Location

Estimator, construction

Darim Masonry LTD

Bedford, NS

Posted today

Job Details:

$50,000 - $70,000 / year
Full-time
Experienced

Benefits:

Health Insurance
Life Insurance

Overview
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
  • Work setting
  • Estimating
  • Tasks
  • Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
  • Prepare pre-qualification submissions to present clients
  • Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
  • Operate CADD and other computer software systems
  • Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
  • Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
  • Utilize quantity take-off procedures
  • Advise on tendering procedures
  • Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
  • Computer and technology knowledge
  • Estimating packages
  • MS Excel
  • MS Word
  • Type of experience
  • Commercial and/or industrial construction
  • Contractors
  • Project size estimating experience
  • $500,001 - $1,500,000
  • Transportation/travel information
  • Parking paid by employer
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Own tools/equipment
  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Personal suitability
  • Client focus
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Proactive
  • Screening questions
  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?
  • Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Mileage paid
  • Other benefits
  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer

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